Well that makes things so much easier! I was thinking that myself but others seemed to have the waterproof ones so I thought maybe moisture penetration was an issue.
Is there a calculator of sorts to help determine the most appropriate size PSU? I've seen something along the lines of 1 amp per 50 LED's, but having a calculator to almost idiot proof it would be even easier.
I was actually going to use those same connectors for my PI instead of the power TEE's, but that's a great point about using a different connector for the V-/D. The reason I was going to use the auto connectors for PI was I thought I could run one main line from the PSU to the very past PI point, then strip back sections at the other PI points (closer to the PSU) and run pigtails to the prop from there. With the Tee's I'm stuck with one line per PI point right? So if my arches require 3 PI points, I'll have 3 separate wires just for PI from the PSU?
Maybe I can use different color codes for the V-/D or something, thinking too that if I use alternative connectors then I can make my own cables which should end up being cheaper than buying the standard pixel connectors. Makes more sense since I'm only using 2 of the wires inside, why pay for the pre-made extensions with a third wire that I won't be using!
I've already confiscated my wife's label maker to make my own shrink wrap labels for all the cables![]()
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